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Assistant Accountant

Employer
SELWYN STEVENS INTERNATIONAL LTD
Location
Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Dec 13, 2020

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Accounts Assistant / Accountant / Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Accountant or Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper with Practice experience. Our client is forward thinking accountancy practice that embraces technology and believes in delivering an expection service. For the right person there is the ability to take ownership of this department and have a say in its development and service delivery, it also includes supervision of two remote workers so you would ideally be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. Although we are based in Cornwall we are flexible and offer you the ability to work from home with two to three days in the office.

Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper - Job Description

  • Your core purpose is to ensure:
  • Clients records are kept up to date for their bookkeeping obligations.
  • VAT Returns are prepared on a timely basis and submitted on time.
    • Prepare management accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis to normal accounts standard.
  • Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper -Key accountabilities:

  • Maintain client's accounting records on a computer software package on a timely basis
  • Ensure that bookkeeping is complete and that the month end/quarter checklist is completed on all jobs to ensure a smooth and timely handover for annual accounts to be prepared.
  • Complete client's VAT Returns accurately and on a timely basis to ensure that VAT Returns are not filed late.
  • Monitor and manage your job allocation to ensure that jobs are prioritised and completed on time.
  • Assist with the preparation of management accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis and preparation of KPI schedules.
  • Ensure that you are aware of all job budgets prior to commencement of a job and that these are adhered to. Any deviation must be notified to the Office Manager prior to further work being undertaken.
  • Attend training courses and maintain a continual development of knowledge and skills.
  • Accounting / Bookkeeping - Skills and Experience

  • Excellent PC skills including sage, word and excel.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Excellent bookkeeping skills and working VAT knowledge.
  • Flexible attitude to work and the ability to work as part of a busy team to ensure the overall efficiency of the team.
  • Excellent time management skills to ensure that all jobs are completed efficiently and within budget.
  • A full driving license as job entails visits to client's premises.

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